Gagan Dhakar
About Gagan Dhakar
Gagan Dhakar is a Software Architect 1 at o9 Solutions, Inc., with extensive experience in software engineering and batch processing of large datasets. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Huawei Technologies and Impetus, demonstrating strong technical and team development skills.
Work at o9 Solutions
Gagan Dhakar has been employed at o9 Solutions, Inc. as a Software Architect 1 since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing software architecture and development processes. His position involves collaboration with product teams, organizational architects, and external design and technical teams to ensure effective project execution. Dhakar leads a geographically distributed team, demonstrating his leadership and coordination capabilities.
Previous Experience at Huawei Technologies India
Prior to his current role, Gagan Dhakar worked at Huawei Technologies India as a Senior Technical Lead from 2006 to 2015. During his nine years in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he contributed to various projects, leveraging his technical expertise in software development and team leadership.
Experience at Impetus
Gagan Dhakar held multiple positions at Impetus, serving as a Senior Lead Software Engineer from 2017 to 2020 and as a Lead Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Impetus spanned a total of five years in Bengaluru, Karnataka, where he focused on software engineering and team management.
Education and Expertise
Gagan Dhakar earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Rajasthan, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He has developed expertise in batch processing of large datasets, utilizing technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and MapReduce. His technical skills are complemented by his leadership in team development and knowledge sharing.
Leadership and Team Development
In his current role and previous positions, Gagan Dhakar has demonstrated strong leadership abilities. He plays a significant role in the hiring process and leads a learning program aimed at onboarding new team members. This commitment to team development highlights his focus on fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.